SUPER EASY Circle Skirt Hack!! (Thrift Flip) | DIY w/ Orly Shani

EDIT!!! For measurement, I meant RADIUS (not diameter)
RADIUS - Take your largest hip measurement and divide it by 7.
That will give you the radius to cut for your waist.
More detailed instructions in the video.
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I have become totally obsessed with Tablecloth Upcycles because the fabric has such beautiful detail, design, clean finished edges and usually... quite a lot of fabric to work with.
I was thrifting and came across a few round tablecloths. I thought they might be an amazingly simple way to create a circle skirt, and I was right!!
It works so well and looks so beautiful. Turns out you can use oval or circle tablecloths too. They just create a different hemline.
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[@GothicRockGoddess]

Measure your widest point - this is your circumference. Divide this number by 3.14 - this is your diameter (the distance across your body from one side to the other, if your body was perfectly circular). Divide that by two, this is your radius, and is the distance from the point you have made in the top of the circular tablecloth, to where you need to cut. 😻

[@thecirclesareround]

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[@Goody2shzToo]

@GothicRockGoddess What do you mean by the widest point? Your hips?

[@saraferreira-holz6375]

​@@Goody2shzToohips, butt, thighs (pear shape), waist (apple shape)

[@susannewillert2685]

Or use tau, which is 6.28 and is basically 2 time pi. I guess that is what the divide by 7 is approximating?

[@ilkyway5854]

@@Goody2shzToowell with me it is on my upper legs. The point that the skirt must pass to get to where you want it to sit that is the widest.

[@kickitlikekirra]

Love this! Sewing tip: When sewing the elastic, use a zigzag, not a straight stitch. This creates a natural give in the stitch, which will lead to fewer seam busts. Zigzag is not any harder to use than a straight stitch, and will give you more enduring results. 👌🏽 Edited for lame-o typos

[@debbiethomas3687]

Yes, that's what we were taught at school. Also, some people might find stitching the elastic ends together like that uncomfortable to wear, so they might want to overlap the cut ends and stitch them together flat.

[@allinab.]

I'm showing this to my mom asap! Here in Greece we traditionally have the first type of tablecloths(white)as part of our culture, when a woman got married it was mandatory to have linen and things like that made by hand from her mother grandmother and so on for her new home. The last 4 years I've turned ALL my mom's stuff into garments and she was always telling me you're crazy nobody wears tablecloths as skirts and such.....I love you!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

Would it be considered disrespectful to turn it into a skirt? Or a cool way to honor it?

[@ΑθηνάΝτριζάκου-μ2β]

@@OrlyShaniShow Depends on individual opinions. I'm from Greece too. Half of us are crazy while the other half is super crazy 😅

[@iont8172]

@@OrlyShaniShow I'm sure every single grandma wouldn't like it. They made it by hand so you can keep them for the rest of your life. They wouldn't even use them every day, but keep for guests and formal occasions. But young people never use them cuz they're not fashionable anymore so it would be a good way to give them a new life. I'm also Greek 😊

[@lushiousification]

My granmother bought a blouse in Greece and wanted pants to go with it so she made pants out of a table cloth, they look awesome and are one of my favorites of hers.

[@allinab.]

@@OrlyShaniShow no it's not disrespectful but it's something most people see as odd when they have associated something with a particular use. My mom came to realise that it's better to be used even like that, than to sit in a closet an never been seen by anyone. Now she even brags to anyone who listens that she made the material by hand...lol

[@dAPERize]

I'm a teacher and you know we don't make much and need to dress to move and play with kids while looking great! And as a plus size person, this is so easy to get the exact right fit. This is PERFECT! I'm going to look for some tablecloths today for sure

[@briannalarimore9928]

I'm a teacher too, and I totally understand the "not making much" and the struggle to find low-cost, respectable clothing for the classroom. I am so going to make some of these as well!

[@jenniefowler4968]

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[@jenniefowler4968]

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[@jenniefowler4968]

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[@beatereese656]

It's great. You are not looking like someone, who wears grandma's old tableware. It looks modern and well-done. I am so surprised, how good it turned out. And it's really for beginners. So easy. No zipper, only an elastic. And recycled materials are ok for the environment. I love your ideas, your interpretation of fashion, your individualism. Go on, my dear. I will always give you a "thumb up".

[@OrlyShaniShow]

thank you so much!

[@lestranged]

Just one small correction: your formula at 2:38 uses the word diameter when you mean radius. Your circle opening has a 5 inch radius (and therefore a 10 inch diameter). I love this hack, it's great to find circle tablecloths that have a border print like holiday tablecloths. You can do the same thing with square tablecloths or scarves ( exact square, not rectangle) and keep the finished edge to get a handkerchief hem.

[@deniseoates7147]

Thanks for confirming that for me, I did not feel like googling, but I thought that the depth she was measuring would be the radius.

[@OrlyShaniShow]

sorry for that!

[@Sissalu]

The actual measurement calculation is circumference = 2 pi r. So divide your widest measurement by 2 times pi which is 6.28 (such is somewhat close to the 7 you came up with). I always add an inch or two to the largest measurement for ease before I divide. Also, if you offset the waist for the oval skirt it makes a beautiful high low. Been making circle skirts, cloaks, and capes for 25 years. 😂

[@purplethumb7887]

Omgosh, somebody STOP ME. I CAN'T have this be my new obsession. 😨🤣

[@michelleeisele3329]

I'm so mad at myself for never thinking of this! Half my wardrobe is thrifted fabric like this but I never thought about doing a circle skirt like this!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

That’s why I’m here! Can’t wait to see what you do 👍🏼

[@amyahdocq8835]

@@OrlyShaniShow 🌹

[@amyahdocq8835]

I am too... how come I didn't think about it? As I buy unusual fabric shower curtains for some of my clothes or house items... All my fabric are from thrift stores and I found real marvels like ~ for one small exemple ~ this silk gabardine with which I made myself a nice jumper dress to wear in winter with a turtle neck... soooo beautiful... $7.99 and I had 10 meters... yes... 10 meters. I still have enough to make myself a dress or a skirt and a mini dress to wear with leggings or a jean and some left overs for yokes. Sooo fantastic to sew our clothes and more when we are inspire by beautiful people like Orly ... thank you Orly 🌹

[@MsMadMar]

dont forget for winter you can do this with decorative blankets too, and clearance tree skirts. just sew the tree skirt opening from edge to center then cut the waist opening and add the elastic. oh and if you want a pencil skirt, use a long pillow case. those come in all types of linens and nylons and silks. just use the kind for the huge pillows (not shams) and make sure the width fits the largest area of your lower half (waist or hips or thighs) with a little extra to sit an have some give. oh an round smaller table clothes can be made into ponchos if you cut the center and add a channel and a tie to adjust how much you want to hang off shoulder. dont forget to check if cotton or poly an you can also tie dye those lase ones for a boho flair.

[@marciakessler1911]

Genius ideas!!!!

[@crochetingaroundnewzealand]

What's a tree skirt please?

[@gaylerice8796]

​@@crochetingaroundnewzealand it is a circle fabric you put under a Christmas tree to hide the tree stand and put presents on

[@johannaholmgren8088]

These are great ideas for skirts for little girls too

[@pattysims7236]

In the 80s when high waist-tight wide belts were in I did the pillowcase skirt and waistband...spectacular 🎉

[@gigioz74]

Great idea! This would work well with a square tablecloth as well for the uneven hem look. I love layers also so if you happen to find 2 circles of differing diameters but complimenting colours/patterns, you could sew them together to make a layered circle skirt. Omygosh.....so many ideas just from this video!

[@barbaratodd1769]

The last one is my favorite especially with that blouse!

[@grittykitty50]

This is THE GREATEST thrifting idea ever!

[@GothicRockGoddess]

Incidentally, you can also do this with big rectangular scarves (or I dare say tablecloths) with a bit of extra work. Stitch the short sides of the rectangle together so you have a tube. Cut out your elastic waistband and either do the same distribution gathering technique as Orly has mentioned, or do a big running stitch by hand along one end of the tube, which you then pull on to create the gathers. Distribute these evenly around the elastic waistband, pin, then make sure to pull on the elastic as you're machine sewing the fabric and waistband together. I actually just did this with a sari, which has turned out absolutely stunning. Though gathering six yards of fabric down into a 28" waistband was... Challenging let's say... 😹 BTW, speaking of saris, they are the cheapest way to get a lot of fabric if you buy them secondhand from Ebay or similar. So you could either do the 'dirndl skirt' method I used (if the sari has a pretty border), or use them to create your circle, or even circle-and-a-half skirt. 😻

[@Reggie_la]

I was just thinking about turning some of my old huge scarve sized handkerchieves into a small skirt. Between these instructions and the video, I'm all set!

[@TheBaumcm]

Not so cheap anymore now that demand has skyrocketed but some of the most beautiful fabric combinations you will find.

[@nancyvasquez3621]

Wow! I was a little skeptical about the one with the fruit, but OMG that’s my favorite one😱. As always styled to perfection by the amazing Orly!😍

[@bethanyreimer]

Me toooo!!

[@luvzdogz]

Great upcycle idea! The oval/asymmetrical hem one turned out really cool. I think that's my favorite one.

[@missy3609]

I've never attempted to make a circle skirt because I had no idea how to get the measurement to make your cutting line. I've tried watching other videos but there never was instructions for figuring out the radius. Now I will attempt a skirt because I understand what to do from you video. Thank you!

[@nsmith4588]

Love that you show the end products for a while. So many others flash a couple of seconds of their makes and it's such a disappointment as you can't look at them properly😊

[@maryhemphill9419]

This is AWESOME! I did the same thing about 35 years ago with a circle of white faux fur as a wedding cape. I cut a full radius slit for the front opening, and lined it with cheap satin. It was gorgeous, if I do say so myself!! You should do a video on capes!!!!!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

amazing!!!

[@hanananah]

I bet it was beautiful! I wore a fur tree skirt as a cape for family Christmas photos a few years ago and I was tempted to wear it out 😂.

[@maryhemphill9419]

@@hanananah trendsetter!!!

[@cookiemonster-ix2zc]

This is so vintage. I love it. I was watching " I love lucy" and I always like the clothing and shoe they had on the show. The circle skirt was one of them.

[@Ozziecatsmom]

Lucille Ball often wore wonderful clothes on her different shows. I really like the dress/ matching coat outfits on her 1960s shows.

[@sandrachaluisan3048]

All I can say is "WOW"!

[@deloresretter7752]

Pretty pretty I’ll look at tablecloth in a whole new way. Thank you!

[@judywilliford707]

They all looked incredible but I really liked the oval one the best. !!!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

me too! It was such a happy surprise!

[@cwiggins7416]

Wow! You rock everything you wear…even the tablecloth! Love them all, of course Orly styled!

[@PaulaGrace]

Right?!! Is there nothing she cannot wear that looks stunning! What's the saying, something about a potato sack? 🙂

[@cwiggins7416]

@@PaulaGrace Exactly! She would look fantastic in a potato sack I’m sure!😁

[@miamoberg827]

This was my first video and I am so glad I found you on KZbin. Your DIY releases so much creativity and joy for me. You are a blessing.

[@ElizabethManthei-w5o]

I just bought a tablecloth from the thrift store for $2! For this purpose! I can't wait to see how it turns out! One could probably sell skirts made like that...

[@bluebutterfly105m]

Love waking up to your videos on Sunday mornings 💕

[@OrlyShaniShow]

Well that’s the sweetest comment! Thank you!

[@janethill1923]

Triple play winner 🏆 👏. I love them all and your channel ❤. You are a delight and I appreciate your content.

[@barbaradevan7605]

In the 1960's I was a teenager, on my own. Everything came from the thrift store, money was very tight. I used to buy tablecloths and make circle skirts and dresses out of them. I was thinking about them the other day and bought several tablecloths again. Although I used to buy them for about $1.00 or less, they are slightly more now. Still love them and have started them already. Thank you, as always, for your great ideas.

[@OrlyShaniShow]

oh that's amazing!!!

[@janeprivee2009]

I had a shop in 1971. I did all the clothes in my Boutique with clothes that I thrifted Mayday kimona out of table cloth and napkins have been watching your channel and just love what you do

[@johannaholmgren8088]

Been needing to add circle skirts to my wardrobe bigtime, and a friend of my daughters had used a sheet. I was thinking of doing that but this is a way better idea. Brilliant! Time to go tablecloth hunting....!!!

[@saratheodorson6222]

Omg. Are you a genius? That is a brilliant idea .I love Circle skirts, and I'm always too scared to try to make one because of the exact same reasons as you. This is the best idea ever, and I can't wait to try it❤

[@MzKinkyCurl]

I've done this years ago! My fave was the one with the gold waistband!!!

[@chloebelle4923]

*WOW* ~ These look like high-end vintage pieces. Just gorgeous. Great work, Orly! 🥰

[@lamichiganr326]

*I used thrift store lace to create my wedding dress skirt with them, I LOVE lace!**I almost didn't have enough and my friend gave me all the lace her Polish Grandmother tatted, and my wedding dress was complete.*

[@Inna-sa]

😁 great timing Orly

[@janetcurtis1727]

Love the idea of using the beautiful fabric again pre hemmed!

[@Hyaphill]

A flair skirt is always pretty. The all over flowered is my favourite.

[@cindylouwho9464]

I love the tablecloth lace top you’re wearing!

[@teresabaptista7016]

My ten years old grand niece is now convinced you are a Princess! She watched the video with me and then she asked me :))))) - I confirmed it: You are officially a Princess. Congratulations and much love and admiration from Portugal. (I guess I have to warn her mother to keep her table cloths safe now!)

[@OrlyShaniShow]

Hahaha omg I love her! 🤍🤍

[@teresabaptista7016]

@@OrlyShaniShow You're a star in Lisbon now! My little niece absolutely loves you. And she spins and turns in her toes. Is so cute! :)))))))))

[@wendyfay16]

I remember the days when we had rope petticoats. They literally had rope going around the petticoats ... usually about 3 rows in layered petticoats. They were perfect for dresses with full skirts, or the type of skirts you are sewing out of round tablecloths. Well worth researching! I can't believe that they haven't returned with these bias cut full skirts.

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

Tablecloths, my new found item to thrift for. These were awesome!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

you and me both :)

[@Jennilovesmakeup82]

The 3rd skirt is my favorite with that blouse omg so beautiful seriously is fit for a princess ❤

[@lornaduwn]

Christmas tree skirts make great holiday skirts. You can go with a kitshcy one for a elflike look or a nice embroidered one for a more dressy look. If you can only get one that will come out a bit too short, just add a ruffle to the bottom.

[@kimedwards4153]

Love them !!! Thrift store, antique shops and yard sales here I come as soon as I get paid lol !!! Have a great day 😀 😊 ☺️ !!!

[@denisekay4292]

I'm 2 minutes in and very excited! I could use the table to trace my fabric (no tablecloth). Thank you for your enthusiastic sharing.

[@OrlyShaniShow]

Genius!

[@amyahdocq8835]

@@OrlyShaniShow That is an idea... I too have a round table 😊

[@shelbyl1952]

I can't believe how great these turned out!! Putting this on my list of sewing projects.

[@brittstromberg4403]

I looooove this. Definitely checking out the tablecloths next time I'm at my thrift store. Love that fruit one.

[@dixies1461]

You had me at “blouse made from a tablecloth”. I have a dresser 5’ tall filled with vintage linens, quilts and - yes, tablecloths! I collect faster than I sew, but will be pulling tablecloths out this weekend ! This is the first video of yours I have watched but am subscribing. Thanks for rescuing these lost linens.❤

[@silvanavillarreal9573]

My friend I’ve followed you for years and I can tell , Evertone This lady does not jus Diy she does DI - WOW !!! LOVE ❤❤❤🎉every one of your creations . Blessings 👗🪡🧵

[@elizabethrodriguez6701]

✨Absolutely spectacular✨,loved it!🥰

[@Rachel-uj2vq]

Wow! You may have just simplified life with this table cloth idea! I am going to make a skirt for my 12 daughter and you may have just made it even easier and cheaper for me! Thank you!

[@betsysanders4524]

Oh my goodness! I’m not going to just look at the thrift store but when they go on clearance as well!! LOL These are gorgeous!!

[@lilianmatheson3664]

I am obsessed with your flower table cloth with the golden elastic. ❤

[@daneeinglis1894]

I didn't think I´d like the skirt with the floral pattern but I absolutely loved it!

[@jinyeahjiang5474]

Love this! Little tip, for a bigger behind, fold it so that you'll have slightly more fabric in the back. Also can do that for a high/low skirt. Love your channel.

[@MsCurliegirlie]

These are AMAZING! It takes it up many notches by using that wide elastic instead of a casing!

[@dtropepe]

What!! Why doesn’t you tube have a love ❤️ button 😍 I have been searching for something close to that crochet tablecloth since I saw your free people dupes. This is so so awesome! You look beautiful in them TFS

[@OrlyShaniShow]

Just pop into random thrift stores to look in tablecloth section, whenever you get a chance. You’ll find a gem just waiting there very soon!

[@maritzakincaid4303]

You're a GENIUS Orly!!!🥰🥰

[@tracywells6048]

Genius hack and a stylish repurpose, thank you for sharing x

[@carmenparsons5744]

knocked it out of the park on these tablecloths! Give us more of your DIY!

[@zuzikostadinova6588]

Well done! Few years ago I made high low skirt from a curtain, it turned out pretty good as well.

[@daipatt7677]

Omg i want to go make some right now! Imagine sewing it and adding pockets!! Running 🏃‍♀️ to go look for circle/oval tablecloths.

[@julesiou12]

This is the most amazing hack ever! I have so many table cloths, because I live in Spain, and you can pick up so many beautiful ones at thrift shops, and flea markets, and I just love them. I sorted them out recently and couldn't believe how many round ones I have, even though I don't have a round table, now I know what to do with them. Thank you. The oval one has turned out beautiful. I love them all. I'm going to be digging into mine today x

[@OrlyShaniShow]

omg I'm so jealous!!! I have a few other tablecloth DIYs you might want to check out then! The Top I'm wearing in the intro is one of my favorites!

[@julesiou12]

@@OrlyShaniShow I've watched your jacket and jean hack with that beautiful table cloth and that attracted me because I picked up a table cloth, like that, from a flea market here. It's slightly damaged and I had visions of repairing it. Not now I've seen your gorgeous jacket and jeans. It's made me think about other things I can do with it now as it's huge! I've just got to get the courage to cut it up. But it is just sitting there. Brilliant videos. Thank you so much x

[@TooStinkinFine]

I wish I had a sewing machine…. Love this skirt!❤❤❤❤❤

[@kerryrowles5217]

Simply GORGEOUS! I real loved the black elastic waistband with the black shoes, really popped.

[@skerrie1]

Awesome, thank you so much 💗🥰

[@mjix1984]

The genius in this is incredible. Now THIS is truly a hack! Can't wait to try it!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

oh I'm so glad!!

[@kickitlikekirra]

Great choice of elastic color and width for each skirt! Love these pairings! And the oval cloth laid so beautifully as a skirt!

[@leeerikson5417]

Love the way you think outside the box! Definitely gonna try this. Thanks Orly! So enjoy your channel. Keep rocking

[@monicaluketich6913]

Never thought to use a table cloth for a skirt! Great idea. I now know another item to check for at the resale shops!

[@karenvrooman2077]

The best circle skirt direction I’ve seen❤❤❤❤❤

[@helenhilton2158]

Love, love, LOVE these circular skirt hacks! What an awesome idea, to use round tablecloths! No need to measure and cut the fabric yourself. And most tablecloths are made of beautiful fabric or lace.

[@barbararowan8738]

What a great idea. Going to try this myself. And what a beautiful lady

[@judithcatlett8518]

Love the third one the most.

[@gggail]

The timing couldn’t have been better…I’ve been thinking of making a skirt for the second half of the summer!! Thanks Orly, fantastic as always 🙂

[@OrlyShaniShow]

Yes! And it looks really cool with boots for fall.

[@gggail]

@@OrlyShaniShow can’t wait!!

[@angelah.9144]

I LOVE the skirt with the orange top!

[@windyloweryking1826]

2am was not the time to watch this and get the "I wanna do this...right now" feeling.

[@bernadettewans6088]

The prettiest skirts i have ever seen thankyou so much

[@MC-pu6ff]

OMG!!! You read my mind!!! I was looking for diy videos about making circle skirts, hoping it's easy...but cutting the fabric into circle just kind of too much work for me. Then, you made this video and it's a game changer for diy circle skirts!!! Orly, you are my favourite diy designer...you are the Queen of diys!!! TFS these kind of videos! 💕💕💕 God bless you always!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

thank you so much!!

[@kristenyoung7853]

I love this so much!!! Great idea! And thank you for showing us how to do this! 💛

[@sandrakicklighter2735]

OMG, that top you are wearing is incredible!!! Beautiful doesn't begin to cover it. Ok back to edit now that I have seen the skirts. They are stunning and you look so amazing in them. I have some old tablecloths that I love but don't use, this is perfect! Thank you so very much!!!!

[@marisadalgleish2735]

What a great idea, loved it, Orly!!!

[@diannakins7333]

Thank you for showing how to make a round circle skirt, out of a round table cloth I would’ve never thought to use that perfect great idea, I know what I’m gonna go look for tomorrow at the thrift store.

[@norawotton5440]

These look really pretty, and they seem really easy, too! I like the last one the best.

[@OrlyShaniShow]

They are!

[@blue.papaya8595]

The last one is my fave. Pretty like D&G pattern. So cool!

[@lindsaygoodwin3140]

This is the best hack ever!

[@mathi3933]

You come up with such simple and very obviously great ideas - that I would have never thought of! It's a gift!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

Thank you! 😊

[@thisbasicstitch]

Loved how the oval table cloth turned out. *Not me running out to thift shops to look for table cloths.

[@mrs.georgeglass3997]

I totally do this too, and am watching this because I have a ginormous table clothe! but hey u should give using table runners for making backless shirts, personally I use an old t, or tank and just sew it where I want it to be for length, and then I use the scrap from whatever I used for the top, and use them for tye backs at the top and bottom. sometimes I make them strapless and halter is the most common way, but clothe napkins too for making summer shirts...do it!! u will heart big time. sometimes I use shoe laces too for tye backs! however thank you for breaking down the math and measuring, cutting Yadayada, pre-k style so I can entertain myself attempting similar! wish me luck! pillowcases too ps make great, and old curtains, u just sew them together up the sides and put tyes in the already finished and it makes adorable gathered adjustable waste! ❤❤ thanks again joyfully carrying on my sewing journey!😂😊

[@cluisap]

I always thought to do something like that and YOU gave me the courage to execute it!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

I’m so glad!! It was sooo much easier than I thought.

[@cluisap]

@@OrlyShaniShow you bet! And thanks so much 😃

[@mariarrington2848]

absolutely gorgeous. I too have fretted over the math, this is an absolutely clever idea and well worth the time for looking in thrift shops. thank you so much.

[@ConnyGermangirl]

Soonest I saw this video I remembered the circle skirt's I used to make for my Barbie as a kid. Great idea. Hugs ❤️ from Washington State.

[@annapierrot5009]

Loving this table cloth series 😍😍🤩

[@mariahadams972]

I always love the fashion shows at the end! You did that!

[@yannigonzalez1335]

Love,love,love 💘 this idea. Fir someone like me with tons of vision and no sewing skills this can be a project I can learn on.. Thank you for sharing, love your channel so glad I found you!!!

[@heathermiller5413]

This is ridiculous. I'm SO going to try this. You are SPECTACULAR!

[@ponderrosie4975]

LOVE THIS!!!!! GENIUS mode kicked in for you!!!

[@tanyaskopitz8921]

Brilliant! You’re a breath of fresh air!

[@OrlyShaniShow]

Aw man, thanks Tanya!

[@toni5810]

These are TOO CUTE! I'll definitely be looking for some tablecloths!! Great idea.

[@midgesmith8530]

WHaaaaaa!?!?! This is amazing. I’m SO going to do it! Love the “showing” elastic too.